Podcasts about Far North Queensland

In today's episode, Jazz a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, and sleep consultant, takes us through her remarkable journey to motherhood. From her first precipitous birth during the height of COVID-19 to navigating severe hyperemesis gravidarum whilst living in Far North Queensland, Jazz's story is one of resilience, professional insight, and the reality that being a healthcare professional doesn't make your own birth and parenting journey any easier. Jazz shares candidly about her postpartum anxiety, the pressure she placed on herself as a professional in the field, and how she learned to be kinder to herself the second time around. Her story beautifully illustrates how each pregnancy and birth is unique, even for the same woman, and offers valuable insights for both parents and birth professionals alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyah Cordingley was just 24 years old when she took her dog for a walk along Wangetti Beach in Far North Queensland. It was a quiet afternoon in October 2018. Within minutes, everything changed.Toyah was stabbed 26 times and her body was partially buried in the sand dunes. Her dog was later found alive, tied to a tree. When she did not return home, her family searched through the night. By morning, her father made the devastating discovery himself.Investigators quickly identified Rajwinder Singh as a suspect after reviewing phone data, traffic cameras, and DNA evidence. But by then, he had already fled Australia. He disappeared into India for more than four years while authorities pursued extradition. A $1 million reward intensified the global manhunt and helped keep pressure on the case.After being extradited back to Australia, Singh faced trial. His first trial ended in a hung jury. In a second trial, a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced to life in prison.This case raised difficult questions about international flight, extradition delays, and how long justice can take when a suspect crosses borders.

A multi-agency operation will be launched targeting illegal fishing boats entering Australian waters in Far North Queensland. 

Jonah Lafferty shares why Cairns is kingfisher heaven - from Little Kingfishers at the Botanic Gardens to Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers up on the Tablelands - plus his favourite local hotspots for birdwatching in Far North Queensland.

What happens when the "dream job" you hustled so hard to get...suddenly disappears? You're trapped in the story of who you think you should be, convinced you only fit into one box. When life tears up the script, that loss of identity can be paralysing. But what if that ending is actually the best thing that ever happened to you? What if the thing you’re doing as a "side hobby" is actually an empire waiting to be built? Tori Clapham is the powerhouse founder behind the boutique fitness brand, Peaches Pilates. Today, she oversees an empire with ten studios, an app used in 54 countries, and over $4 million in annual revenue. But the path there wasn't a straight line. Tori began as a performing arts student, moving from Far North Queensland to NYC and eventually landing a coveted creative role at MTV. Everything changed when she was made redundant. Left with a $10,000 cheque and a major life decision, Tori looked back at the casual Pilates sessions she ran for colleagues during lunch breaks and realized her "hobby" was actually her calling. She took a massive gamble, using her redundancy pay and travel savings to sign a lease on a tiny "shoebox" studio in Bondi. In this empowering episode of Pivot Club, Sarah and Tori cover the grit of DIY renovations, the risks involved when her husband quit his corporate job to join the team, and how their lo-fi workout videos accidentally prepared them for a global pandemic. They also dig into the "mini-pivot" of motherhood and how to build a business that serves your life, rather than the other way around. Get ready to learn why your biggest setbacks are often the things that propel you the most. THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Tori Clapham Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bulletin, ex tropical Cyclone Koji is downgraded, as flash flooding continues in Far North Queensland, human rights groups report more than a hundred deaths in Iranian protests. And in athletics, Australia wins gold in the mixed relay event at the World Cross Country Championships.

Melbourne-based rockers Sisters Doll have always been a band who value their support base. From driving 30 hours to play a handful of shows in Far North Queensland to playing on the open waters of America as part of the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, Sisters Doll have never lost sight of who they are and where they come from.Which is why it came as a bit of a surprise to hear the band have not toured here in their own backyard on a larger scale for a couple of years, but that is about to be rectified when Sisters Doll hit the road for the Good Day To Be Alive 2026 Tour, starting in Melbourne on January 31. It is being touted as their biggest Australian headline tour to date, and promises to reinvigorate the Doll Army, who have been waiting patiently for a fresh dose of one of the finest rock acts currently touring this country.With the tour only a matter of weeks away, HEAVY spoke with frontman Brennan Mileto to find out more."We haven't done an Australian tour for so long," he almost apologised. "We've been overseas a lot of times. We've been to America. We had our first UK tour last year. Obviously, we've gone up to Sydney occasionally and done the odd Sydney show, but we haven't actually gone to all of the other states since 2023. So we kind of thought it's time, you know, we probably should have done it last year when the album dropped, but obviously logistically it just didn't happen."In the full interview, we discussed the upcoming Australian tour, which begins in Melbourne on January 31, emphasising the band's excitement to reconnect with fans after an unusually long hiatus. Brennan highlighted the positive reception of their re-released song Good Day To Be Alive and the success of their last album, Scars, while hinting at a heavier sound for their next project.The conversation also touched on fan dedication, with Brennan sharing stories about fans getting tattoos of their favourite artists and his own memorable experience performing with his idol, Ace Frehley. We talked about Sisters Doll's live show and what to expect, how it has changed over the years, the 16th anniversary of the band and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Now, buckle up, because today's episode is absolutely epic! We're kicking things off with a cool yowie sighting from way back in 1989, deep in the Wombat State Forest in Victoria. But that's just the beginning! Next, we're heading up to the Daintree in Far North Queensland, where our guest Tony managed a cattle farm right on the edge of the national park. What Tony and his family went through over three years is nothing short of extraordinary—think escalating dooligarl and paranormal activity, the kind of saga that brings to mind the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in the United States. Tony, his wife, and their four young kids lived peacefully for the first eight months. But after devastating floods in 2019, the property owner decided to turn the place into an eco-tourism spot, and Tony was tasked with building the first glamping site. That's when things got, in Tony's words, ‘insane'—and just kept getting weirder. We're talking dooligarls, junjadees, dogman, mysterious orbs, invisible beings, and even a bizarre purple humanoid that absolutely terrified Tony's wife. And to add another layer, the property itself has a dark past—the original Kuku Yulanji people were killed and displaced from what was their home. Whether that history played a part in what happened, who can say? But what unfolded was a mind-boggling series of strange, spooky, and sometimes downright terrifying encounters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA tropical creek you can actually drink from, a camp kitchen by the water, and paddocks lined with rambutan and mangosteen trees—Paradise Camps lived up to its name and then some. We set up under the palms, met the hosts who made it feel like home, and used this Hipcamp haven as a launchpad for Babinda's best: the legendary bakery, a small but rich community museum, and short drives to Josephine Falls and the dramatic, cautionary beauty of Babinda Boulders. No crocs in the creek, just cold, clear water that wakes you up and reminds you why Far North Queensland is a bucket-list region.Between swims and bakery runs, we opened a bigger conversation: should towing large caravans in Australia require a licence or endorsement? With more people on the road and heavier rigs than ever, the accident data is moving in the wrong direction. We break down the pros and cons—safety gains, clearer standards, insurer incentives versus added costs, complexity, and the risk of red tape. Our view leans toward education first: short, practical towing courses that demystify weights, turning geometry, braking distances, and tyre management. Know your GVM, GCM, and tow ball weight. Get weighed in combination. Slow down. These habits build confidence and save lives, whether you're cruising the Bruce Highway or easing down a slim cane-field road.We also talk family on the move. Jasper picked up the Barefoot Investor kids' book again and it clicked—goals, saving, and small business ideas to fund the bigger dreams we won't buy for him. Pair that with the daily lessons of full-time travel and you get a practical education that most classrooms never touch: money sense, planning, and reading the road for real. If you love the idea of a hipcamp that blends paradise with easy access to hikes, swims, and classic country-town eats, this one should top your list.If this story brightened your day or made you rethink how you tow, tap follow, share it with a mate, and leave a quick review. Your note helps other travellers find safer roads and better campsites across Australia.

George Donikian is a uniquely talented man who has packed a lot into his 50 year media career, as you will discover in this week's episode. George's cavalcade of colourful life experiences is like the joy of opening a box of Cadbury Favourites. One minute, it's a boost to Far North Queensland, then a twirl around the New South Wales Central Coast then our Turkish speaking delight is fronting news on SBS! Only the names have been changed to protect the various shades of George. The food component of this chat is every bit as exotic as George's media journey. Fasten your seat belts, it's a fun-packed adventure. The Food Poll this week opens a canape of crustaceans and it is snot for the faint hearted. Break out the Jatz and Savoys, slide on a tinned smoked oyster and swear on a stack of Bibles whether you are for or against this party starter from back in the day. Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Diversi is a woman of many talents.A Sports Dietitian and an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Tara is also an accomplished athlete and marathon swimmer, having completed the English Channel, the Gibraltar Straight, the Rottnest Island swim and the Palm Beach to Manly swim here in Sydney (amongst many others).But the focus of today's conversation is on her most recent, and coldest, challenge - becoming the first Australian woman to complete an Ice Mile. That is swimming one mile (1.6km) in water that is 5 degrees or less. To put that into perspective, ice baths used by athletes to help with recovery generally sit around 14 degrees.So why does a woman who lives in tropical Far North Queensland set a goal to swim a mile in ice water?Let's find out!

If you follow Tracey on social media, you would have seen stunning photos from her work assignments in Far North Queensland, Jordan, Finland, Sweden, South Africa and Botswana over the past 12 months.Of course, social media is just the highlight reel. It doesn't show the full story.Tracey bravely shares that story (for the first time) in this conversation.Back in 2016, Tracey realised she was experiencing some hearing loss. After 9 months of searching for answers, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “A very good tumour in a very shit place” as she describes it.In this conversation:* how Tracey got into travel journalism and how she discovered mountain biking,* her advice for women who are interested in learning to ride a mountain bike  (simply, don't be put off by the crazy Youtube videos)* what she's learnt from travelling to places such as Jordan, Palestine and Afghanistan  that are portrayed as “dangerous” in the media,* the symptoms that led her to visit her doctor as well as her diagnosis and treatment plan,* why she named her tumour ‘Timmy”, and* how she has used the mindfulness of mountain biking to clear her head.

In this episode I'm chatting with Angelina Mastrippolito, a second-generation Italian immigrant about her new book ‘Le Seconde'. The book details her life growing up in the cane fields of North Queensland in an Italian family. The expectations on women, the strength of her mother and what you can achieve if you are brave enough to take the step. This book is resonated with me, as my husband was born in Italy and migrated in 1952 from Italy to Australia with his parents and baby sister at the age of 4.What I loved about our conversation was learning about Angelina's journey and all she has achieved from those early days. It reminded me again of the courage and strength of women and what we can achieve.Meet AngelinaAngelina Mastrippolito grew up amongst the sugarcane fields of Far North Queensland. Her family lived in the small town of Ingham alongside other Italian migrants – it was in fact known as ‘Little Italy.'​After university, she qualified as an actuary. She was the first actuary from Far North Queensland and when she qualified in 1988, she was one of only around 30 female actuaries in Australia. She worked in the finance Industry while looking after her two children and an accommodation business in the Snowy Mountains.​In a career that spanned over 40 years, she was a trusted advisor to large Australian and multinational companies as well holding senior executive positions, including CEO and COO, in a number of superannuation funds. She is currently a director of the Brave Foundation and on the committee of the Sydney and Inner West U3A and Inner West Speakers.She is also a director of ASEAN, an organisation that aims to build a culturally diverse community in Australia in order to promote cross cultural relations and interfaith tolerance.Angelina's love of writing started in her late fifties, though she has been an avid reader all her life. Le Seconde is her first book.Angelina lives in Sydney's Inner West and is the proud mother of two adult children and two very furry but beloved golden retriever dogs. She took up ballroom dancing in her sixties and in her spare time, you will find her perfecting her Argentine Tango.Le Seconde - Inheriting the UnspokenAvailable in paperback or ebook - HERE You can also watch the interview on YoutubeThanks for reading Women Living Well After 50 with Sue Loncaric! Subscribe for free to receive new posts, podcast episodes and Your Weekly Boost free newsletter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenlivingwellafter50.substack.com

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265